JAMIE LYNN WARD
Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences
University of Michigan
Space Research Building, Room 1546
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(989)413-9456
jamiewa@umich.edu
EDUCATION:
2019
Ph.D., Atmospheric Sciences, University of Michigan. Advisor: Dr.
Mark Flanner, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
2014
MA, Geography, Indiana State University. Thesis Title: Using
Analogues to Simulate Intensity, Trajectory, and Dynamical Changes
in Alberta Clippers with Global Climate Change. Date of Completion:
May 2014. Advisor: Dr. Gregory D. Bierly. Terre Haute, Indiana.
2011
BS, Environmental Science and Planning, University of MichiganFlint. Thesis Title: Brownfields in Flint, Michigan: A Study of
Brownfield Areas using Remote Sensing Techniques. Advisor: Dr.
Randall Repic. Flint, Michigan.
2011
BA, Mathematics, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan.
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Radiative Transfer and Black Carbon Aerosols
Atmospheric Circulation and Aerosol Transport
Effects of Global Climate Change on the Crysophere
Synoptic meteorology and climatology
Midlatitude cyclone development
Lee cyclogenesis
Alberta Clippers
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2014
Research Assistant, Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space
Science, University of Michigan.
2013
Climate Laboratory Assistant, Department of Earth and
Environmental Systems, Indiana State University
2012
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth and
Environmental Systems, Indiana State University.
2011
Lab Assistant, Department of Earth and Resource Science,
Introduction to Physical Geography II, University of MichiganFlint.
2010
Teaching Assistant, Department of Earth and Resource Science,
Introduction to Physical Geography I (Lecture) University of
Michigan-Flint.
PUBLICATION:
2015
Ward, J. (2015). The use of atmospheric analogues to predict Alberta
Clipper storm trajectories in a changing global climate. Applied
Geography, 60, 274-279.
REFEREED PAPERS:
2014
Ward, J.L. Using Analogues to Simulate Changes in Alberta Clipper
Trajectories with Global Climate Change. Applied Geography
Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.
2011
Ward, J.L. Brownfields in Flint, Michigan: A Study of Brownfield
Areas using Remote Sensing Techniques. Poster Presentation,
Student Research Conference. University of Michigan-Flint.
COLLOQUIA:
2008
Ward, J.L. Presenter, “Can we use our calculators?”: Technology
versus Mental Mathematics in the High School Classroom. Honors
Colloquium, University of Michigan-Flint.
2007
Ward, J.L. Presenter, “…I’ve got to get out of here. And I’ve got to
demonstrate in one form or another that I am who I am”: The
Internment of Japanese Americans in World War II. Honors
Colloquium, University of Michigan-Flint.
2006
Ward, J.L. Presenter, “A toothless old bitch, that’s all she is, and
stinks like a medicine chest!”: The Role of Women in Zola’s The
Masterpiece. Honors Colloquium: Emile Zola’s The Masterpiece.
University of Michigan-Flint.
GRANTS AWARDED:
2013
The Effects of Global Climate Change on Alberta Clippers, PI.
Indiana Space Grant Consortium Fellowship, $6000. Funded.
AWARDS:
2014
Dean’s Fellowship, University of Michigan.
2013
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award, Indiana State University.
2011
Maize and Blue Award, University of Michigan-Flint.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2012-2013
2011
2010
Lab: Introduction to Environmental Science, Indiana State University.
Lab: Physical Geography II, University of Michigan-Flint.
Lecture: Physical Geography I, University of Michigan-Flint.